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HP Compaq Presario,Presario CQ5110F Supplementary Manual

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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  • Page 1 Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
  • Page 2 HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adding or Replacing an Optical Drive ...9 Removing the HP Pocket Media or Diskette or Hard Disk Drive ...11 Adding or Replacing the HP Pocket Media or Diskette or Hard Disk Drive ...13 Removing the Memory Card Reader ...15 Adding or Replacing the Memory Card Reader...16 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...17...
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  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Upgrading and Servicing Guide Safety Information This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to the earth, according to IEC 60950). The Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides instructions on how to remove and replace hardware components of your PC.

  • Page 6: Preparing The Pc

    Preparing the PC Before you upgrade any component in your PC, you need to prepare the PC so that you can safely handle it and the components. Read the following items before attempting to upgrade or service the PC: These procedures assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.

  • Page 7: After Closing The Pc

    After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in this order after closing the PC: Reconnect the power cord. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface card (NIC) (labeled as an Ethernet connector).

  • Page 8: Replacing The Side Panel

    Replacing the Side Panel Align the tabs at the bottom of the side panel to the ridge on the bottom of the chassis. Place the side panel in the proper position on the chassis and slide it toward the front of the chassis.

  • Page 9: Removing The Front Panel

    This procedure is necessary only when removing or replacing an optical drive, memory card reader, an HP Pocket Media Drive, diskette drive, or the hard disk drive. Pull the three tabs (B) away from the outside edge of the chassis.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Front Panel

    Replacing the Front Panel Align and insert the three hooks on the left side of the front panel with the holes on the left side of the chassis. Swing the front panel around and press the three hooks on the right side of the front panel into the three holes on the right side of the chassis until the panel snaps into place.

  • Page 11: Locating Components Inside The Computer

    Lower 5.25-inch optical drive bay, may be empty (knockout plate) or a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW/+R, combination drive, or HP Personal Media Drive bay HP Pocket Media Drive bay, a hard disk drive, or a diskette (floppy) drive (select models) Memory card reader (select models)

  • Page 12: Removing And Replacing Drives

    Removing and Replacing Drives Your PC has several drives that you can replace or upgrade. See the preceding topic, “Locating Components Inside the Computer” on page 7 for drive type and location. The hard disk drive is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA drive, which uses a wide data cable.

  • Page 13: Adding Or Replacing An Optical Drive

    Disconnect the power, data, and the sound cable, if available, from the back of the optical drive you want to remove. For most drive cables, use a gentle rocking motion to free the plug. For Serial ATA hard disk drive cables, press the latch (select models only) in the center of each plug, and pull the plug from the drive connector.
  • Page 14 Make sure the jumper on the new optical drive or new Parallel ATA hard disk drive is in the CS (Cable Select) position. Your drive may vary from the illustration. The Serial ATA hard disk drive does not use Cable Select. Cable Select jumper Release the drive bay by pulling the latch out away from the chassis and then sliding the drive part way into the front of the chassis.

  • Page 15: Removing The Hp Pocket Media Or Diskette Or Hard Disk Drive

    See “Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1. Release the HP Pocket Media or diskette (floppy), or hard disk drive, by removing the two screws on the side of the drive, and then slide the drive part way out of the front of the chassis.
  • Page 16 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive by squeezing the two latches and pulling the cable. Pull the drive out through the front of the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...

  • Page 17: Adding Or Replacing The Hp Pocket Media Or Diskette Or Hard Disk Drive

    See “Removing the HP Pocket Media or Diskette or Hard Disk Drive” on page 11. Slide the HP Pocket Media, diskette (floppy), or hard disk drive into the front of the chassis until it locks into place.
  • Page 18 Connect the power and data cables to the back of the HP Pocket Media, diskette (floppy), or hard disk drive. A — Connect to a primary hard disk drive. B — Connect to a secondary hard disk drive (select models only).

  • Page 19: Removing The Memory Card Reader

    Removing the Memory Card Reader Complete the procedures to prepare the PC to remove the side panel and to remove the front panel. See “Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1. Release the drive by removing the screw on the right side of the memory card reader, sliding the reader to the left to loosen it, and then pulling the memory card reader part way out of the front of the chassis.

  • Page 20: Adding Or Replacing The Memory Card Reader

    Adding or Replacing the Memory Card Reader Complete the procedures to remove the memory card reader, if necessary. See “Removing the Memory Card Reader” on page 15. Slide the memory card reader part way into the front of the chassis. Attach the cable to the back of the memory card reader.

  • Page 21: Removing The Hard Disk Drive

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Complete the procedures to prepare the PC to remove the side panel and to remove the front panel. See “Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1. Lay the computer gently on its side. Remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive cage to the chassis. Push down the latch on the side of the hard disk drive cage, and then slide the hard disk drive cage away from the bottom of the chassis as shown below.
  • Page 22 Lift the hard disk drive cage out of the chassis, and then remove the hard disk drive cables (1, 2). For most drive cables, use a gentle rocking motion to free the plug. For Serial ATA hard disk drive cables, press the latch (5) (select models only) in the center of each plug (6), and pull the plug from the drive connector.

  • Page 23: Adding Or Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the hard disk drive cage, and then slide the hard disk drive out of the hard disk drive cage. Adding or Replacing a Hard Disk Drive If necessary, remove the existing drive. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive” on page 17.
  • Page 24 Place the hard disk drive cage into the chassis. The two screw holes on the hard disk drive cage (A) should be aligned with the screw holes on the chassis (B). Align the four guides on the bottom of the hard disk drive cage with the holes on the back of the chassis, and then slide it down toward the bottom of the chassis until it locks into place.
  • Page 25 Attach the hard disk drive cables. A — Connect to a primary hard disk drive. B — Connect to a secondary hard disk drive (select models only). C — Connect to the PC motherboard. Attach the two screws that secure the hard disk drive cage to the chassis. Complete the procedures to replace the front panel, replace the side panel, and close the PC.

  • Page 26: Adding Memory

    Adding Memory Your PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data and instructions on your PC. The PC ships with one or more memory modules, but you can replace the existing memory module(s) with higher-capacity ones. The motherboard contains sockets for DDR DIMMs (double data rate dual in-line memory modules).

  • Page 27: Installing A Memory Module

    Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the memory socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use the retaining clips to remove the module. Lift the memory module from the memory socket.

  • Page 28: Removing Or Installing An Add-In Card

    Set the chassis upright. Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, and close the PC. See “Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1. NOTE: If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly or it is the wrong type of memory.

  • Page 29: Removing An Add-In Card

    Removing an Add-in Card Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel. See “Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1. Gently lay the PC on its side. On the back of the PC, remove the screw from the bracket cover for the add-in card slots, and then remove the bracket cover.

  • Page 30: Installing An Add-In Card

    Installing an Add-in Card Align the edge of the add-in card with the slot on the chassis and gently but firmly press the card straight down into the add-in card slot. The whole connector should be seated properly in the card slot. On the back of the PC, replace the bracket cover for the add-in card slots, and then install the screw.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery A lithium battery on the motherboard provides backup power for the PC’s timekeeping ability. The battery has an estimated life expectancy of seven years. When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, replace it with a CR2032 lithium battery (3 volt, 220mAH rating) or an equivalent battery.
  • Page 32 Part number: 5991-6985...

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